Seasonal Retail Associate - Peak Store Discount

Ocean-State-Job-Lot; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% Associate Discount

Earned Sick Time

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is hiring a Seasonal Peak Associate for our Orange, CT location. This on-site, part-time role supports cash handling, freight receiving, product merchandising, and customer service during peak seasons.

You’ll help maintain displays, restock areas, and ensure a welcoming shopping environment. The position requires basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and strong verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• Prior merchandise receiving, handling, and stocking experience in other retail or warehouse environments is preferred.
• Basic math and reading skills are required.
• Legible handwriting as well as good verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service and build friendly rapport through the TREaT model and foster a welcoming environment.
• Operate a cash register efficiently, handle transactions accurately, and assist customers with product inquiries, item location, and purchases.
• Promote Company-wide customer initiatives like donations, loyalty programs, and special offers.
• Maintain accurate displays, restock assigned areas, and ensure OSJL merchandising standards are met.
• Unload deliveries according to Company processes, organize merchandise, and prepare it for the sales floor.
• Safely set up and move fixtures as needed.
• Collaborate effectively and independently to achieve goals, proactively communicating opportunities for improvement to store leadership.
• Understand, support, and implement safety protocols throughout the store.
• Maintain a neat, organized, and safe environment for customers and associates through regular cleaning and janitorial tasks.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Legible handwriting

Job description

Ocean State Job Lot is hiring a Seasonal Peak Associate for our Orange, CT location. This on-site, part-time role supports cash handling, freight receiving, product merchandising, and customer service during peak seasons.

You’ll help maintain displays, restock areas, and ensure a welcoming shopping environment. The position requires basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and strong verbal and written communication.